Echinacea is an herb that stimulates the immune system. It contains anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and antifungal properties. It is widely used to prevent or relieve colds and flu. Echinacea stimulates increased activity of white blood cells, and may help fight other viral & bacterial infections, such bronchitis, ear infections, tonsillitis, streptococcus, herpes, candida, urinary tract infections, and assist in wound healing. Echinacea may also reduce pain, side effects from chemotherapy or radiation, chronic fatigue syndrome and migraines.